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Ackworth Moor Top vs Adwick le Street

Which is better to live in? 7.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Property in Ackworth Moor Top is about 13% cheaper on average. Ackworth Moor Top has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ackworth Moor Top edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Ackworth Moor Top

£195,568

Adwick le Street

£225,351

Crime Rate

Ackworth Moor Top

108.0

Adwick le Street

116.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ackworth Moor Top

100.0%

Adwick le Street

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ackworth Moor Top

430.3

Adwick le Street

356.2

EPC Rating

Ackworth Moor Top

70.4

Adwick le Street

70.4

Median Income

Ackworth Moor Top

£29,087

Adwick le Street

£29,931

Buyers will find Ackworth Moor Top more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £195,568 versus £225,351 in Adwick Le Street. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Adwick Le Street it is a terraced at £153,333.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 20% pricier in Ackworth Moor Top (£200,522 vs £167,517).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ackworth Moor Top prices grew faster — 49% vs -65%.

Crime is lower in Ackworth Moor Top (108 per 1,000) compared to Adwick Le Street (116.6 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Adwick Le Street it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality favours Ackworth Moor Top: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Adwick Le Street.

Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAckworth Moor TopAdwick le Street
Total Schools27
Primary26
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Ackworth Moor Top enjoy 430.3 Mbps on average, while Adwick Le Street lags behind at 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 97.1% in Adwick Le Street. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 66.1% in Adwick Le Street.

Ackworth Moor Top is the faster of the two by 21% on average download speed (430 vs 356 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Ackworth Moor Top is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Adwick Le Street's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,390 in Adwick Le Street. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.7% in Adwick Le Street.

Ackworth Moor Top has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Ackworth Moor Top has a population of 6,275 while Adwick Le Street has 18,326. Median household income is £29,931.4 in Adwick Le Street and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 47.5 in Adwick Le Street. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 56.6% in Adwick Le Street.

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopAdwick le Street
Population6,27518,326
Median Age42.947.5
Median Household Income£29,087£29,931.4
Employment Rate57.3%56.6%
Owner Occupied62.6%67.7%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%32.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and Adwick Le Street?
Ackworth Moor Top and Adwick Le Street are approximately 7.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Adwick Le Street?
Ackworth Moor Top is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,568.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Adwick Le Street safer?
Ackworth Moor Top has the lower crime rate at 108 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Adwick Le Street?
Ackworth Moor Top has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ackworth Moor Top or Adwick Le Street?
Ackworth Moor Top has faster average broadband at 430.3 Mbps.

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